Neill Coleman is a philanthropic strategist and consultant who founded Mission Magnified Consulting, an advisory firm helping foundations and nonprofits mobilize philanthropy, partnerships and storytelling for social change.
Founder and Principal, Mission Magnified
Curt Guyette joined the ACLU of Michigan in the fall of 2013 as interim media liaison before making the transition to investigative reporter, a newly created position funded by a grant from the Ford Foundation. In that capacity he played a pivotal role in uncovering the Flint water disaster. As editor at large, he now provides support to the Communications Department.
Editor at Large, ACLU of Michigan
Chris Dzialo is Associate Vice President of Communications at the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation. He leads strategic communications to amplify the impact of Levitt’s programs nationwide. Previously, he directed marketing and communications at The Climate Registry and the Autry Museum of the American West, using media to advance social and environmental causes.
Associate Vice President of Communications, The Levitt Foundation
Troy Hiduke Campbell, PhD from Duke University, is Chief Scientist at On Your Feet and founder of Hiduke House. Blending psychology, design and storytelling, he helps clients like Netflix, Disney, Nike and Apple create better consumer experiences, organizational cultures and breakthrough ideas through behavioral science and creativity.
Chief Scientist, OYF and Principal, Hiduke House
Dr. Jasper Fessmann is Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis in Journalism and Strategic Media. With 15 years in international public relations, he co-founded the field of Public Interest Communications, focusing on strategic communications for social change, misinformation countering and environmental protection. He blends academic research with practical PR expertise to advance positive social impact.
Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis
Caty Borum Chattoo is Executive Director of the Center for Media & Social Impact at American University and a Professor at the School of Communication. An award-winning media producer and scholar, she studies documentary and comedy’s role in social change. She has extensive experience with major media outlets and philanthropy and serves on multiple prestigious boards.
Executive Director of the Center for Media and Social Impact
Johanna Blakley, PhD, serves as Managing Director at the Norman Lear Center where she investigates how global entertainment, digital media, celebrity culture and IP law shape society. Her research spans disinformation, fashion culture and storytelling.
Managing Director at USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center
Mohan Sivaloganathan, known as the “Batman of Social Impact,” is a keynote speaker and founder of Harmonious Leadership. He helps organizations drive sustainable, people-first change, blending leadership development with justice. Formerly CEO of Our Turn, he transformed a national youth-led education movement, securing major policy wins and fostering inclusive cultures.
TED Speaker, Co-Founder of Dads for All
Jeff Niederdeppe is Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor of Communication and Senior Associate Dean at Cornell University. He researches mass media’s influence on health behaviors, health disparities and social policy. Jeff has published 220+ articles, funded by NIH and NSF, aiming to advance health accessibility through strategic health communication.
Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor and Senior Associate Dean at Cornell University
Scott Montgomery is the Chief Content Officer at the American Institute of Physics, leading content and information product initiatives. He is an experienced digital media leader passionate about editorial values, storytelling and audience-first approaches. Scott has held senior editorial roles at NPR and Education Week, contributing to Pulitzer-winning digital political coverage.
Cheief Content Officer for American Institute of Physics
Jason Grumet is CEO of the American Clean Power Association, leading efforts to advance environmental protection in the U.S. He founded the Bipartisan Policy Center, fostering bipartisan solutions for major policy issues including energy, healthcare and national security.
CEO of American Clean Power Association
Lauren Griffin is Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager at CooperSurgical with expertise in regulatory strategy and compliance for medical devices. She ensures product approvals and navigates complex regulatory environments to support healthcare innovation and patient safety, leveraging strong industry knowledge and leadership.
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Manager
Steven Pargett is a Miami-based creative director and co-founder of Militia Design. He specializes in cultural strategy, social impact and AI campaigns, partnering with organizations to drive justice initiatives and community engagement through innovative storytelling and strategic consultation.
Creative Director for A.I. Campaign at Dream Machine Innovation Lab
Kelsie Ozanne is Vice President at GCI Health with expertise in advertising, corporate communications and strategic public relations. She holds a B.S. in Public Relations and Political Science from the University of Florida and is known for her leadership in managing teams and fostering communication in public interest contexts.
Vice President at Inizio Evoke
Julia Daisy Fraustino, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of strategic communication at West Virginia University and founding director of the Public Interest Communication Research Lab. She specializes in crisis, risk and disaster communication, focusing on public health, community resilience and ethics.
Assicuate Orifessir and PIC Lab Director at West Virginia University
Aaron J. Zeiler is a strategic communicator and social change strategist based in New York. He currently directs Partner Strategies at the Center for Public Interest Communications. With a background in public interest tech, prison abolition and public health, he creates storytelling and communication training to empower social change organizations and foundations.
Director, Strategic Communications at Stony Brook University
Eileen Howard Boone is an ESG and social impact executive with a proven track record in Fortune 500 companies. Founder and CEO of Booneday Advisors, she specializes in ESG strategy, social impact and community investment. She focuses on authentic, measurable sustainability goals, stakeholder engagement and social responsibility leadership.
Social Impact and communications executive, coach and board member
Paul Slovic is a psychology professor at the University of Oregon and founder of Decision Research. He studies human judgment, decision-making and risk perception, focusing on why people often fail to respond to mass tragedies, known as “psychic numbing.” Slovic is a leading expert on the affect heuristic and has received numerous prestigious awards in psychology.
Founder and President of Decision Research and Professor of Psychology at the Univeristy of Oregon
Molly Crabapple is an award-winning artist, writer and speaker known for documenting global political unrest through her distinctive illustration style. She gained fame during Occupy Wall Street by creating protest art and hosting educators. Author of Drawing Blood, she reports on social and economic injustice worldwide, combining art and action to inspire change.
Artist, Writer & Illustrator
Humberto Villalobos is the national electoral coordinator of Vente Venezuela, known for his critique of using CNE machines in primary elections, which he argues undermines the opposition’s ability to win. He fights for a simple, transparent manual voting process and warns against reliance on government-controlled electoral technology, emphasizing citizen-led, trustworthy voting methods.
National Elector Coordinator of Vente Venezuela
Brian Sheehan is an advertising scholar and former Saatchi & Saatchi executive who bridges academia and industry. His research and teaching focus on brand purpose, marketing innovation and leadership in the global communications field.
Professor, Advertising Department Chair, S.I. Newhouse School, Syracuse University
Katie Loovis is Executive Director of the North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation. With 20 years in public service, she has held leadership roles in government, business and nonprofits including The White House and GSK. She teaches nonprofit management at UNC and is completing a doctorate in Community College Leadership.
Executive Director, NC Community Colleges Foundation
Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show and Air America Radio, is a leading political satirist. A former correspondent and co-host of Unfiltered, she’s been recognized by major media and named one of EW’s “100 Most Creative People.” She now leads Abortion Access Front, using humor to defend reproductive rights.
Founder/Chief Creative Officer at Abortion Access Front
Diane McFarlin led UF’s College of Journalism and Communications for eight years, overseeing 100+ faculty and 3,000 students. Under her leadership, the College grew enrollment and expanded research and interdisciplinary classes, launched The Agency, earned major awards and advanced strategic initiatives in communication innovation.
Dean Emeritus, Univeristy of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
Christie MarcheseCEO, Kinema
Brian BoyerFreelance Writer